Anyone have a receiver hitch under a factory non-step bumper??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kickinasphalt · 05-12-2004, 11:40 AM

I don't know what the technical name is for the bumber but I'm referring to the style that looks very similar to the front bumper and doesn't really have much of a step on it. I currently have a step bumper (don't know if its factory or not) and want to take it off and put the factory style chrome on. I also would like some sort of reciever hitch that would fit nicely under the bumper. Anyone have a setup like this? I also have a blazer gas tank installed if that makes any difference. Thanks!

ckhd · 05-12-2004, 11:45 AM

I do on my '72 'burb. I don't have any pictures though...

Mine has a Suburban tank (and an aftermarket 20 gal tank under there too), it all clears fine.

I don't know how to get pictures fast... Maybe I can borrow someone's digital camera.

kickinasphalt · 05-12-2004, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ckhd

I do on my '72 'burb. I don't have any pictures though...

Mine has a Suburban tank (and an aftermarket 20 gal tank under there too), it all clears fine.

I don't know how to get pictures fast... Maybe I can borrow someone's digital camera.

What brand of hitch do you have? I was on Reese's sight and #R37087 says its for 1963-1972 Chevrolet/GMC Pickup Full Size C/K Series with 8 FT. Bed and there is a seperate model for deep drop bumper so I assume this one is designed to just clear factory style bumpers.

Jeepster376 · 05-12-2004, 12:13 PM

I have one, it fits fine under the chrome bumper. It is a Valley Industries brand. I don't think it is a deep drop type.

cdowns · 05-12-2004, 12:34 PM

i got one from jcwhitney 5years ago has worked fine i think they had it listed for 60's thru 80's chevy pickups

1972_K5 · 05-12-2004, 12:44 PM

These guys have one that makes for a real clean look.
http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalogpg28.html

Jeepster376 · 05-12-2004, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972_K5

These guys have one that makes for a real clean look.

That looks cool, and would be nice on a 2 wd truck. But on my truck with it's height, I need a 6" drop hitch as it is for my trailer to set level. Raising the receiver another 5 or 6 inches would not be practical for me.

ckhd · 05-12-2004, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kickinasphalt

What brand of hitch do you have? I was on Reese's sight and #R37087 says its for 1963-1972 Chevrolet/GMC Pickup Full Size C/K Series with 8 FT. Bed and there is a seperate model for deep drop bumper so I assume this one is designed to just clear factory style bumpers.

I'll have to look when I get home. Drove the Metro today.

busterwivell · 05-12-2004, 01:22 PM

I have the Blazer tank and chrome bumper. I just called a local RV dealer and got the receiver hitch from him. It was a little over $100.00. I don't think it took an hour to put it on.

lewi · 05-12-2004, 01:47 PM

I have the Early Classic hitch hidden behind my licese plate and am very happy with it. Nice clean look when not in use and very functional hauling my enclosed 16' trailer when in use. I mounted the trailer plug up underneath also so there is no sign of it when it's not being used.

8door · 05-12-2004, 02:16 PM

kickinasphalt
Take a look at LMC or Brothers, I believe they both have hidden receivers in their catalogs or on line. The ball hitch insert is available in all kinds of drops lenghts, from straight out to down so low it almost scraps the ....ahhem!... asphalt.
Chris

**jamie72** · 05-12-2004, 04:47 PM

im needing a hitch for the truck i`m working on,its a 72 swb 4x4 with a blazer tank,so any guesses as what hitch will work?? truck,blazer,suburban??
jamie

*rage'nrat638* · 05-12-2004, 05:36 PM

Here's Mine.....valley...brand..

*rage'nrat638* · 05-12-2004, 06:06 PM

In Action....this Is What I Will Be Driving To Indy......in July...

busterwivell · 05-12-2004, 11:09 PM

Just ask for the standard hitch for the truck, it will work fine with the Blazer tank.

**too much stuff** · 05-12-2004, 11:45 PM

Here is my 70 with a 73 blazer hitch.

05-12-2004, 11:40 AM	#1
kickinasphalt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: North Dakota Posts: 351	Anyone have a receiver hitch under a factory non-step bumper??? I don't know what the technical name is for the bumber but I'm referring to the style that looks very similar to the front bumper and doesn't really have much of a step on it. I currently have a step bumper (don't know if its factory or not) and want to take it off and put the factory style chrome on. I also would like some sort of reciever hitch that would fit nicely under the bumper. Anyone have a setup like this? I also have a blazer gas tank installed if that makes any difference. Thanks! __________________ 1972 K-10 Longbox,6" lift w/35's/350/SM465/NP205/3.73 1972 C-10 Longbox,350/350 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP FOR SALE: 1971 K-10 Longbox,350/SM465/NP205

05-12-2004, 11:45 AM	#2
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	I do on my '72 'burb. I don't have any pictures though... Mine has a Suburban tank (and an aftermarket 20 gal tank under there too), it all clears fine. I don't know how to get pictures fast... Maybe I can borrow someone's digital camera. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

05-12-2004, 12:13 PM	#4
Jeepster376 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 269	I have one, it fits fine under the chrome bumper. It is a Valley Industries brand. I don't think it is a deep drop type. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 4x4 SWB Last edited by Jeepster376; 05-12-2004 at 12:27 PM.

05-12-2004, 12:34 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i got one from jcwhitney 5years ago has worked fine i think they had it listed for 60's thru 80's chevy pickups __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-12-2004, 12:44 PM	#6
1972_K5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 119	These guys have one that makes for a real clean look. http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalogpg28.html __________________ 1972 K5 CST

05-12-2004, 01:22 PM	#9
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I have the Blazer tank and chrome bumper. I just called a local RV dealer and got the receiver hitch from him. It was a little over $100.00. I don't think it took an hour to put it on. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

05-12-2004, 01:47 PM	#10
lewi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Redding California Posts: 223	I have the Early Classic hitch hidden behind my licese plate and am very happy with it. Nice clean look when not in use and very functional hauling my enclosed 16' trailer when in use. I mounted the trailer plug up underneath also so there is no sign of it when it's not being used. __________________ 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 383/350 LWB 2wd Built to use, and look good.

05-12-2004, 02:16 PM	#11
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	kickinasphalt Take a look at LMC or Brothers, I believe they both have hidden receivers in their catalogs or on line. The ball hitch insert is available in all kinds of drops lenghts, from straight out to down so low it almost scraps the ....ahhem!... asphalt. Chris __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

05-12-2004, 04:47 PM	#12
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	im needing a hitch for the truck i`m working on,its a 72 swb 4x4 with a blazer tank,so any guesses as what hitch will work?? truck,blazer,suburban?? jamie __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

05-12-2004, 05:36 PM	#13
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Here's Mine.....valley...brand.. Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:06 AM.

05-12-2004, 06:06 PM	#14
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	In Action....this Is What I Will Be Driving To Indy......in July... Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:06 AM.

05-12-2004, 11:09 PM	#15
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Just ask for the standard hitch for the truck, it will work fine with the Blazer tank. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

05-12-2004, 11:45 PM	#16
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,709	Here is my 70 with a 73 blazer hitch. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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